Arabian horseAn Arabian Mare |
Distinguishing features | finely chiseled bone structure, concave profile, arched neck, comparatively level croup, high-carried tail. |
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Alternative names | Arabian, Arab |
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Country of origin | Developed in the Middle East, most notably Arabian peninsula |
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Arabian Horse Association (USA) | Breed standards |
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The Arabian Horse Society of Australia | Breed standards |
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The Arab Horse Society (UK) | Breed standards |
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World Arabian Horse Organization | Breed standards |
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Horse (Equus ferus caballus) |
The Arabian horse is a breed famous for beauty and stamina. It is one of the oldest horse breeds in the world. Arabian horses are bred with horses of other breeds to add speed, beauty, endurance, and strong bones. Today, Arabian ancestors are found in almost every breed of riding horse.